Dr. Robert B. Young

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Dr. Robert B. Young, age 85, of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio, surrounded by his daughters.

He was born on November 13, 1935 in North Auburn, Ohio to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Wechter) Young. When as a little boy riding his bicycle up and down Young road, he didn't know what life had in store for him. But he did it his way. He told his parents, in the middle of his Junior year in High School that he was joining the Army.

He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and was a 67 year member of the Knights of Columbus where he was on the K of C Degree Team for many years, Past President, District Deputy and Diocesan Chairman. He also served many years as the bar manager and enjoyed his time bartending at the K of C. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict in Toul, France and was a member of the 52nd Engineer Corp. He was also a member of the American Legion in New Washington and was selected to be honored on the Honor Flight in Columbus. He was proud to be a veteran. He never missed an Army reunion. He attended Elementary school at Mother of Sorrows in North Auburn. He was a NWHS graduate in 1954. He finished his HS degree in the service and pursed some college courses as well. After his return from the service he married his HS sweetheart in 1956. He worked at Timken for 14 years, had 6 children, built a home and was very active in his community. In 1969, Bob left his stable job, a brand new home that he labored on for 2 years working beside his father-in-law Fred Hosang, and moved his family of 7 to Davenport, Iowa to pursue his dream career of a becoming a chiropractor at Palmer College of Chiropractic. An eventful and challenging time. But he was not afraid to take a different path in life. He worked on the weekends as a jailor at the Scott County Sheriff Department as a student. He loved living in the Quad Cities. He was voted President of his class, which allowed him to give the farewell address to his class at their graduation ceremony, which he was very proud of all his life. He was very active in the Toastmasters Club at Palmer. He also started a Toastmasters Club in Ohio upon his return. Bob was the founder of Young Chiropractor in 1972, located in New Washington. He always felt it was important to support the profession by being an active member of its associations. He was a proud member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association and the Mid-Ohio Chiropractic Association. He served on various committees but was most proud of the committee he served that enabled Ohio chiropractors to have their own State Licensing Board. He served on the National Board of Chiropractor Examiners into his retirement for over 20 years. Bob was proud of his profession and the ability to help so many others. He influenced many students to become Chiropractors. He was a Life Member of the Crawford County Humane Society from where he adopted many of his beloved pets. He was also a dedicated volunteer doing various jobs, including mowing and Wednesday night bingo.

He was a person of many interests. He loved to travel. The annual family week vacation at Hilton Head Island was something the whole family looked forward to. He absolutely cherished all his friendships and enjoyed his golf and beach trips with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Christine A. (Hosang) Young whom he married on November 17, 1956; four children, Terri Young of Anchorage, Alaska; Tami Hecht of Dayton, Ohio; Dr. Thresa Young of New Washington and Brad (Lindsey) Young of Pickerington, Ohio; four grandchildren, Trevor (Sophie) Hecht, Alex and Caden Young, with whom he enjoyed a special relationship, and Julia Young; and seven step-grandchildren; In-laws Norma Young, Doris Wise, Kathleen Pifher; Fred and Marge Hosang; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Ann Young; son, Brian Allan Young and son-in-law, Dr. Harry Bimonte. Being the youngest of 7 children, he was preceded in death by sisters Mary Angela Hook- Horning, Dorothy C. Kreim, Sister Charlene Young. Brothers Donald, Norbert, and Eldon Young. His in-laws whom he cherished and loved, Fred and Mildred Hosang. And his very dear friend John Blackford.

A private family military burial will be held. There will be no other services at this time, but there will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight, P.O. Box 12036, Columbus, OH 43212. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com